2710A10 DRIVESHAFT WITH JOINTS (ONE), L/H OR R/H - R + R - Alfa - 159 - eLearn

939010749 - 2710A10 DRIVESHAFT WITH JOINTS (ONE), L/H OR R/H - R + R

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The following procedure describes removal/refitting of the left drive shaft, do the same for the right drive shaft. Op. 2710A14 RIGHT HAND DRIVE SHAFT WITH JOINTS - R+R

- Position the vehicle on a lift. Op. 4450B02 LEFT FRONT WHEEL - R.R 1. Remove the two stakings and undo the nut (1a) securing the front hub to the driveshaft using the tool (1b) for counter-torque.

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
1870815000	Counter-torque	Loosen/ tighten nut securing front driveshaft to wheel hub

1. Undo the nut fixing the steering rod to the front steering knuckle.2. Disconnect the steering rod (2a) from the front steering knuckle using the tool (2b).

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
1871000700	Extractor	Extracting steering rod from steering knuckle

1. Undo the nut securing the front suspension lower wishbones to the strut.2. Unscrew the bolt securing the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone.

1. Use the tool to move the driveshaft back from the wheel hub.

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
2000001600	Extractor	Retract driveshaft from front wheel hub

1. Disconnect the left driveshaft from the differential and remove.2. Remove the safety ring on the left driveshaft using a screwdriver.

Refitting ( Removing

) - Refit a new safety ring in its seat on the left driveshaft.- Lubricate the mating surfaces on the left drive shaft with oil.- Connect the left driveshaft to the differential.

Fit the drive shaft until the safety ring locks. Take care not to spoil the teeth.

- Refit the left drive shaft in its seat on the wheel hub and secure by screwing in a new nut without tightening.1. Tighten the bolt securing the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone to the specified torque.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Lower fork connecting front suspension shock absorber to lower track control arm	Bolt (to be replaced)	M14	(lower track control arm side) 4.5 ÷ 5.5 + 90°

2. Tighten the nut securing the front suspension lower wishbones to the strut to the specified torque.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Front suspension lower track control arm	Nut	M14	(strut side) 8.1 - 9.9

1. Tighten the new nut (1a) securing the front drive shaft to the wheel hub to the specified torque using tool (1b) for countertorque.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Front wheel hub	Nut	M24	(driveshaft side) see operation 4450C28

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
1870815000	Counter-torque	Loosen/ tighten nut securing front driveshaft to wheel hub

1. Make two stakings on the nut collar as illustrated in the diagram.

- Connect the steering links to the front steering knuckle and tighten the nut to the specified torque.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Steering rods	Nut	M12	(steering knuckle side) 9.0 - 11.0

Op. 4450B02 LEFT FRONT WHEEL - R.R - Remove the vehicle from the lift.